Role Summary:This is an exciting opportunity to lead the strategy and execution of test automation for the validation of the next generation of grid applications within orchestrated microservice environments.

This role is to grow the existing test automation frameworks and extend them to become the cornerstone of testing within GE Grid Solutions.

Essential Responsibilities:This is an exciting opportunity to lead the strategy and execution of test automation for thevalidation of the next generation of grid applications within orchestrated microservice environments.This role is to grow the existing test automation frameworks and extend them to become the cornerstone of testing within GE Grid Solutions.You will be responsible for developing the test automation strategy and leading the execution of this strategy within a team of highly experienced test engineers and Java software developers.The GE Grid software operates in a highly real-time and mission critical setting where software security and availability is fundamental. The scope of the automation not only covers the next generation microservice architectures but also includes existing products.Test coverage includes backend, user interface, high availability and distributed architectures.The test automation strategy should accommodate and develop upon the current Continuous Integration platforms.Experience of microservice environments, containerisation and Kubernetes orchestration is highly desirable. Experience of working in and knowledge of a DevOps environment would be a key differentiator.

Working within the Software Solutions (SWS) organization and the Wide-Area Monitoring Product Development Team:

• Develop test automation strategies and systems.

• Lead the execution of automated testing within a team of test engineers and developers.

• Identify problems with the automation strategies and systems and actively resolve these as part of the execution team.

• Selection and validation of appropriate test automation frameworks.

• Work with our Operations Team and other engineers to extend and develop Continuous Integration and DevOps strategy.

• Liaise with other GE Test Architects across the organisation to align strategy and share best practice.

• Working knowledge of any of the following protocols: IEEE C37.118, DNP3, MODBUS, IECor IEC 61850

• Experience of leading both onshore and offshore testing teams

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